RFS Update - 15/01/2020 - 6:38pm

Published on 16 January 2020

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RFS Facebook post – 6:38pm – 15/01/2020

Favourable conditions are expected across the fireground for the next week will assist with firefighting efforts and containment line consolidation. Continue to... monitor conditions and fire updates. Personal safety should be priority.

Tumbarumba
Firefighters are focused on containing fire activity to the south of the township in the Mt. Garland area. Members of the community would have seen a lot of activity including aircraft in the area today, due to backburning operations as firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines.
Residents are advised they can return to their homes as there is no threat of fire. Tumbarumba is now in the hands of the Snowy Valleys Council to facilitate the return of residents in terms of services.

Adelong
There is still some active fire in the Ellerslie area, though it is not expected to break containment lines. Members of the community will continue to see a number of trucks in the area this week as crews work to directly attack active fire and black out fire across the remainder of the fireground.

Batlow
Fire has passed through the area, building impact teams are assessing properties for safety, residence can expect to see trucks and fire crews but there is no fire threat to the town.
Intermittent electricity, however, no potable water.

Talbingo
Fire has burnt through this area and is no longer a threat. Residents may see smoke from nearby fire activity but should not be alarmed.
People are advised to remain away from the area until it has been deemed clear of safety risks such as falling burnt out trees.

Khancoban
There is currently no threat to the Khancoban area. Residents will see smoke from active fire within the area. There are crews in the area monitoring conditions. Residents are advised to monitor conditions closely.
Roads in the Khancoban area remain closed.

Jingellic
There is currently no threat to Jingellic. Residents will see smoke from nearby fire activity and should remain alert, not alarmed. Monitor conditions closely.

Cabramurra
Fire has burnt through this area and is no longer a threat. Residents may see smoke from nearby fire activity but should not be alarmed.
People are advised to remain away from the area until it has been deemed clear of safety risks such as falling burnt out trees.

Goobarragandra
Fire continues to burn in the Bogong Peaks wilderness to the south. Slow moving fire but very active. Monitor conditions closely and be ready to action your bush fire survival plan.

Roads
There are still a number of road closures in the area. For updates on road closures please go to WWW.livetraffic.com

 

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